Saturday, December 12, 2009

Style Icon: Shingai Shoniwa

In a sea of emaciated, pale-thin, blonde icons--yes, you fall in the category, Agyness Deyn, but I love you, so don't take it personally!--it seems like black women are sadly left out of the equation. But in my book, this lady reigns supreme.

This is Shingai Shoniwa--let's say it together: SHIN-gee SHO-nee-wah--of the Noisettes, an indie rock/alternative/soul hybrid band. Just by looking at her hair, you can tell she's unique. I love Shingai because there's such a drought of positive black women role models who aren't talking about sex or trying to beat guys at their own game.

Love her vintage-y, kitschy look. She always exudes the rockstar persona, either in a gold dress that barely covers her ass or her out-of-this-world hair that only she could pull off.

To really hear their sound, try "Don't Give Up," from their first album, What's The Time Mr. Wolf?

Though I don't care for her music, I do think that she's a style maven for sure. While every over here in the US is busy copying the "It" girls and some Europeans copying the American Abercrombie & Fitch look, it is nice to see that there are those out there who are making their own look and own way.

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